When love reigns, Lord, instead of hate,
And trust, instead of fear;
When peace prevails instead of war,
Your kingdom will be near.
When kindness dwells in every heart,
And we care every day
For people, creatures, and this world,
Your rule, Lord, will hold sway.
When your light shines from every soul
And brings an end to sin;
When hope dries every bitter tear,
Your realm will be within.
Lord, when we share more equally,
And all of us are one
With you, and with the earth, our home,
Your kingdom will have come.
References
They will hammer their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war any more (Isaiah 2:4; NLT)
Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near (Matthew 3:2; NLT).
Show mercy and kindness to one another (Zechariah 7:9; NLT).
He will rule with fairness and justice (Isaiah 9:7; NLT).
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness (Isaiah 58:10; NLT).
The kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21; NKJV).
Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help (Isaiah 58:7; NLT).
I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one (John 17:22; NLT).
There is […] one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10; NIV).